I would like to thank the Bay State and Southern New Hampshire GSD Clubs for holding the 10th GSD Olympics in Oxford, MA Sat. Both clubs worked really hard and what a great day they planned for all of us. They got perfect weather, a little bit chilly, but compared to rain or snow, It was perfect!! It was such fun showing all the young dogs for their first time!! I went with 4 entries and 3 of them won their class! My "Sudz" was even owner handled which was really fun to do. Thanks for helping to double him Em!! The judges Marilyn Smith, John Vaught and Denise Black were so awesome and so patient with all of the entries. It was a very non stress, fun day of showing. And the judges were a big part of that. They made everyone feel so comfortable!! Also Thanks to Fred and Annette for spending the day handling!! You guys did an awesome job showing all of those new puppies for their very first time! There were at least 3 brand new people there that I knew of. 2 of them had been training in conformation classes at my kennel with their GSD's. Both new comers handled their own dogs in the conformation ring for the very first time! Both were very nervous but so happy that they did it themselves!! They should be very proud! It was very exciting when one of them placed. Another newcomer that I met, had a friend of mine handle their pup and they placed too. Smiles everywhere! All in all it was just a great day! Then to top it off the both clubs planned a dinner right on the show grounds after judging. What an awesome feed we had. It was delicious and plenty of food for everyone. Dan Smith gave a very enjoyable talk about why the Nationals are so Important. Great Job Dan we really enjoyed it!! PS And of the biggest surprise of the day was Herbie! Cindy Craig and Cynthia Miller MillerTime Shepherds German Shepherds with STYLE ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================